Hezbollah eyes bigger role in next Lebanon government
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The Iran-backed Hezbollah aims to move beyond its traditional backseat role by assuming more influence in Lebanon’s next government to help it counter an escalating U.S. campaign against Tehran and its regional ascendancy.
China disinvited from major U.S. military exercise: Pentagon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has disinvited China from a major U.S.-hosted naval drill this year as an “initial” response to what it sees as Beijing’s militarization of islands in the South China Sea, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
Exclusive: Israeli minister says U.S. may soon recognize Israel’s hold on Golan
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel is pressing the Trump administration to recognize its sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights, an Israeli cabinet minister said on Wednesday, predicting U.S. assent could come within months.
Iran leader assails U.S., says can’t be trusted to keep agreements
LONDON (Reuters) – Iran’s Supreme leader on Wednesday fired a fresh broadside at Washington’s rejection of a nuclear agreement with Tehran, saying its action showed the Islamic Republic could not deal with a country that did not keep its commitments.
Ship carrying wheat to Yemen hit by missile: EU navy force
LONDON (Reuters) – A Turkish vessel carrying wheat to Yemen this month was hit by a rocket or missile and more attacks on merchant ships are likely due to a spillover of the conflict, a senior European naval official said on Wednesday.
Palestinian president to leave hospital within two days: doctor
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who has been hospitalized with a lung infection since the weekend, should be discharged by Friday, a doctor treating him said on Wednesday.
Poll shows support for EU at 35-year high across bloc
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Support for European Union membership has hit a 35-year high across the bloc, with a strong majority of citizens saying it has been a force for good in their country, even in Britain which is set to leave next year.
Trump says will know next week if North Korea summit to go ahead
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would know next week whether his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un would take place on June 12 in Singapore as scheduled, casting further doubt on plans for the unpreced…
Exclusive: Yulia Skripal – Attempted assassination turned my world upside down
LONDON (Reuters) – Yulia Skripal survived an assassination attempt that UK authorities blame on Russia. But the daughter of one of Russia’s most famous spies says she wants to return to her country “in the longer term”, despite the poisoning.
France to push Libya accord at new Paris meeting, diplomats say
PARIS (Reuters) – France plans to hold an international meeting in Paris with Libyan political leaders to push for an agreement on holding U.N.-backed elections this year, according to three diplomats aware of the initiative.
